Cheney's indictment in south Texas moves forward

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Cheney's indictment in south Texas moves forward
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Writer 41 mins ago

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas – A Texas judge has set an arraignment for Vice President Dick Cheney, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other officials accused of involvement in prisoner abuse.

Presiding Judge Manuel Banales (buh-NAHL'-ehs) said Wednesday he will allow them to waive arraignment or have attorneys present rather than appear in person Friday.

Banales also said he would issue summonses, not warrants. That allows them to avoid arrest and the need to post bond.

Willacy County District Attorney Juan Guerra (GEHR'-uh) accuses Cheney, Gonzales, a state senator and others of involvement in prisoner abuse at a federal detention center in south Texas.

Defense attorney Tony Canales (kuh-NAHL'-ehs) accuses Guerra of "prosecutorial vindictiveness" and not following procedure....http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081120/ap_on_re_us/cheney_indicted

[DavidMS]

1. I don't understand why its just a summons

This is a very serious crime. That said, if they ignore the summons its much easier to issue the warrant and then deny bail, forcing them to remain in jail until trial. They would be a flight risk.

[meow2u3]

2. A sitting vice-president cannot be arrested

because of the pesky Constitution. They'll have to wait until January 20 to haul in Crashcart.

[yodermon]

3. Is there precedent for that? for the VP i mean.

i know the pres. is off limits.

[Betty]

4. cheney will tell them to go fuck themelves

He believes that the laws don't apply to him. And he's right, no one will try to enforce them.